Award: Facial Specialist, C1 - Houston Community College

2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Apr 01, 2025

The Facial Specialist program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills required for successful entry into the facial/esthetic profession. After satisfactory completion of all courses and meeting the 750 clock hour requirement students are eligible to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (T.D.L.R.) Facialist /Esthetic Specialty Examination.

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Program CIP Code: 12.0408

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

CSME 1420 - Orientation to Facial Specialist Credits: 4
CSME 1421 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology I Credits: 4
CSME 1447 - Principles of Skin Care / Facials and Related Theory Credits: 4

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

CSME 1545 - Principles of Facials and Skin Care Technology II Credits: 5
CSME 2531 - Principles of Facial / Skin Care Technology III Credits: 5 (Capstone)
CSME 1491 - Special Topics in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Credits: 4

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 14

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 26